Concepts in Biology - 12th edition

Summary: Enger/Ross/Bailey: Concepts in Biology is a relatively brief introductory general biology text written for students with no previous science background. The authors strive to use the most accessible vocabulary and writing style possible while still maintaining scientific accuracy.

The text covers all the main areas of study in biology from cells through ecosystems. Evolution and ecology coverage are combined in Part Four to emphasize the relationship betwee

n these two main subject areas.

The new, 12th edition is the latest and most exciting revision of a respected introductory biology text written by authors who know how to reach students through engaging writing, interesting issues and applications, and accessible level.

New Features

All new chapter dedicated to coverage of biotechnology.

Former biochemical pathways chapter is now separated into two chapters. The first covers cellular respiration and the second covers photosynthesis.

Hundreds of new photographs and illustrations appear in Concepts in Biology, 12/e.

Concepts in Biology is now organized with physiological processes appearing as the last major part of the text.

Brief vignettes of 2-3 paragraphs in length now appear at the beginning of each chapter.

Each chapter now ends with an illustrated summary, organized by major heading, and then many new objective questions.

McGraw-Hill's Biology Digitized Video Clips are correlated to topics covered in the text and identified by an icon on the appropriate book pages.

Summary: Enger/Ross/Bailey: Concepts in Biology is a relatively brief introductory general biology text written for students with no previous science background. The authors strive to use the most accessible vocabulary and writing style possible while still maintaining scientific accuracy.

The text covers all the main areas of study in biology from cells through ecosystems. Evolution and ecology coverage are combined in Part Four to emphasize the relationship between these two main subject areas.

The new, 12th edition is the latest and most exciting revision of a respected introductory biology text written by authors who know how to reach students through engaging writing, interesting issues and applications, and accessible level.

New Features

All new chapter dedicated to coverage of biotechnology.

Former biochemical pathways chapter is now separated into two chapters. The first covers cellular respiration and the second covers photosynthesis.

Hundreds of new photographs and illustrations appear in Concepts in Biology, 12/e.

Concepts in Biology is now organized with physiological processes appearing as the last major part of the text.

Brief vignettes of 2-3 paragraphs in length now appear at the beginning of each chapter.

Each chapter now ends with an illustrated summary, organized by major heading, and then many new objective questions.

McGraw-Hill's Biology Digitized Video Clips are correlated to topics covered in the text and identified by an icon on the appropriate book pages.

12 Diversity within Species and Population Genetics 13 Evolution and Natural Selection 14 The Formation of Species and Evolutionary Change 15 Ecosystem Dynamics: The Flow of Energy and Matter 16 Community Interactions 17 Population Ecology 18 Evolutionary and Ecological Aspects of Behavior

Part V The Origin and Classification of Life

19 The Origin of Life and Evolution of Cells 20 The Classification and Evolution of Organisms 21 The Nature of Microorganisms 22 The Plant Kingdom 23 The Animal Kingdom

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